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Postman accused of silently installing AI plugins and sharing API data

Original: Postman silently auto-installs AI plugins and attempts to share all API data

API development platform Postman is facing backlash after a widely shared report accused the tool of automatically installing AI plugins without user consent and attempting to send all API data to its servers. Developers are questioning the platform's data practices and default settings, with many saying they are re-evaluating whether Postman can be trusted with sensitive API traffic and credentials.

Why now: Developers are alarmed by claims that a widely used API tool shares their data for AI features without explicit consent

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